Election monitors found that over 100 ballots were lost at an East Oakland voting center, and say language access laws weren’t followed at others.
Tag: Election 2020 resources
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Oakland’s District 5 City Council race is a nail-biter
Incumbent councilmember Noel Gallo is still leading by a thin margin. But challengers Richard Santos Raya and Zoe Lopez-Meraz say their ranked-choice strategy might still pay off.
Posted inEducation Equity
Oakland school board races come into view, and outgoing members reflect
The teacher’s union, which spent far less on races than other groups, saw a majority of their preferred candidates prevail.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Oakland live election results 2020
Election results for Oakland City Council, OUSD school board, City Attorney, and Oakland ballot measures.
Posted inOaklandside
Federal judge eases restrictions on law enforcement agencies to use crowd control weapons in Oakland
The decision was made after OPD warned of possible election-related unrest.
Posted inArts & Community
Oakland artists are projecting huge animated murals around town to help voters find ballot boxes
The Civil Rights-era inspired images gleamed from the walls of the Alameda County Courthouse Sunday night. They’ll be at Frank Ogawa Plaza Tuesday night.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
What happens if Oakland voters don’t know their usual polling place is closed this year? These volunteers have a plan
A volunteer group is posting flyers at each of Oakland’s usual polling places to make sure voters know about this year’s 26 voting centers.
Posted inLive Update
Oakland 2020 election live updates: A rally at Frank Ogawa; ranked-choice voting early results
Our reporters were out and about all day and night Tuesday, checking in voting centers and talking to candidates after results started coming in.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Map: Where to drop your ballot at 24/7 official drop boxes in Oakland
There are 17 drop boxes across Oakland, and 66 across Alameda County. You can use any of them. Don’t forget to sign your envelope first!
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Voting in person for the 2020 election? Here’s what Oaklanders need to know
Worried about voter intimidation, lost mail, language barriers, COVID-19, or long lines? We looked into it for you, and spell out your rights.